Who is a "Daughter of the American Colonists"?
She is a person who shares the devotion to her country and the principles upon which it was founded that inspired her ancestors. She is a person who believes that the gifts of the past, both spiritual and material, should be preserved, and who has deep concerns for the welfare of the nation’s government and its people.
The Object of the Society is Patriotic, Historical and Educational: to research the history and deeds of the American colonists, and to record and publish them; to commemorate deeds of colonial interest; to inculcate and foster love of the United States of America and its institutions by all its residents; and to obey its laws and venerate its flag, the emblem of its power and civic righteousness.
New members become part of a Chapter, a State Society, and the National Society, which is one of the larger of the nation’s hereditary organizations. Every member’s interest and participation is vital to aid the Society in continuing to grow in strength and achievement, in love of country, in historical preservation of a cherished heritage, and in education of all citizens in what America is and for what it stands .
The Object of the Society is Patriotic, Historical and Educational: to research the history and deeds of the American colonists, and to record and publish them; to commemorate deeds of colonial interest; to inculcate and foster love of the United States of America and its institutions by all its residents; and to obey its laws and venerate its flag, the emblem of its power and civic righteousness.
New members become part of a Chapter, a State Society, and the National Society, which is one of the larger of the nation’s hereditary organizations. Every member’s interest and participation is vital to aid the Society in continuing to grow in strength and achievement, in love of country, in historical preservation of a cherished heritage, and in education of all citizens in what America is and for what it stands .
National Theme Participation through Involvement
National Scripture “Honor thy father and thy mother . . . .” Exodus 20:12
National Motto Past, Present, and Future
National Object Patriotic, Historical, and Educational
The NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PROJECT is the funding of signage along a new entrance
way for Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat near Lynchburg, VA, coupled with helping to
fund an educational children’s book about the history and nature surrounding the area.
The Motto Emphasis is “Present” for the second year, and the Object Emphasis is “Historical.”
Emphasis will be placed on the following committees:
The Goals of this administration will change each year with the Committee emphasis:
For this year, they will be as follows:
About DAC” at events.
Increase membership:
National Scripture “Honor thy father and thy mother . . . .” Exodus 20:12
National Motto Past, Present, and Future
National Object Patriotic, Historical, and Educational
The NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PROJECT is the funding of signage along a new entrance
way for Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat near Lynchburg, VA, coupled with helping to
fund an educational children’s book about the history and nature surrounding the area.
The Motto Emphasis is “Present” for the second year, and the Object Emphasis is “Historical.”
Emphasis will be placed on the following committees:
- American Indian Scholarships
- College of the Ozarks
- National Defense
- Public Relations
- The Flag of the USA
The Goals of this administration will change each year with the Committee emphasis:
For this year, they will be as follows:
- Continue to support the National President’s Project by contributing at least $1 per member to
- Buy a copy of Colonial Klaus and donate it to a local library.
- Donate $1 per member to the RAIN program at North Dakota University.
- Support the College of the Ozarks by purchasing the products that are made by the students.
- Give to their scholarship program.
- Keep up with current affairs. Remember and encourage others to vote. Find ways to get the
About DAC” at events.
Increase membership:
- Talk about DAC at other genealogical meetings and invite them to a meeting.
- Arrange meeting times that are convenient to all.
- Have some meetings on the weekends and at night for those who work.
- Have field trips.
- Invite Members-at-Large to join your chapter.
- Ask dropped members to re-join.
- Invite your children, grandchildren, and nieces to join. These young members will be the future leaders of DAC. If we are to continue, we must increase membership.